Toronto's Team John Epping and Winnipeg's Team Kaitlyn Lawes were victorious at the Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic, the premier event this weekend in curling.
Epping's crew of third Mathew Camm, second Patrick Janssen and lead Scott Chadwick went 6-1 over the five day event, beating Stuart Thompson, Owen Purcell and Jason Camm in the playoffs to claim the title.
Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic Champions!! 🏆
— Team Epping (@teamepping) November 14, 2022
Thank you Halifax, @Stusellsto, and the event organizers for hosting a fantastic event! pic.twitter.com/tqYfnEJ4E2
Epping added Janssen and Chadwick to his squad this season after losing Ryan Fry and Brent Laing.
The result in Halifax was their best of the season and they now hold a record of 25-15.
On the women's side of the draw, Team Lawes, playing without their skipper Kaitlyn, also went 6-1 to win the bonspiel, topping Danielle Inglis, Andrea Kelly and Christina Black in the playoffs.
Laura Walker, who is focusing on mixed-doubles this season, filled in for Lawes at the 1824 Halifax Classic. Regular third Selena Njegovan skipped in Halifax and was joined by second Jocelyn Peterman and lead Kristin MacCuish.
Playing in their first season as a foursome, Team Lawes have now won two bonspiels and own a record of 31-11
Congrats team! Super proud of you!! Special thanks to @crockerwalker for joining the team, and shout out to twitterless skipper Selena for being a rockstar out there! Definitely missed being on the ice with you this week, but it was a pleasure watching you do your thing! 🥳👊🏽🍿 https://t.co/MWolWvmXnE
— Kaitlyn Lawes (@LKLawes) November 14, 2022
Congratulations to our Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic champions! Team Epping (Scott Chadwick, Pat Janssen, Mat Camm, John Epping) and Team Lawes (Selena Njegovan, Laura Walker, Jocelyn Peterman, and Kristin MacCuish)!
— Halifax Curling Club (@HalifaxCurl) November 14, 2022
What great curling these past 5 days! 🥌 🥳 pic.twitter.com/NTna6fq6oe
Both the men's and women's events had purses of $24,000.
Other Winners
Prague Classic - Fredrik Nyman (M)
Como Cashspiel - Pat Ferris (M)
Original 16 Men's Cashspiel - Ross Whyte (M)
Twin Anchors Houseboats Classic - Dean Joanisse (M)
Curling Stadium Contender Series - John Shuster (M), Madison Bear (W)
Ladies Alberta Open - Kayla Skrlik (W)
